RUN Week 1, Wednesday 11/9 - Run

"So, I keep reading about this thing called base training and that's where you're supposed to work on your aerobic range."

Context

City, State: Chico, CA

Location: Chico Sports Club

Course: Treadmill

Terrain: Fitness Zone+ (HR 135-155 bpm)

Distance and/or Time: 45 minutes

Speed or RPE: 4.0 mph, 4 (somewhat easy)

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

The Run

• 10 Minutes - Intervals: 3-6% grade; 1 minute at 6%; 1 minute at 3%.


• 45 Minutes - Intervals: 5 minutes at HR 135bpm; 5 minutes at HR 155bpm.


• 5 Minutes - Cooldown: 0% grade; 5 minutes at <5.0 mph;


• BPM: 135-155

Synopsis

• Upshot: Easy workout; mostly walking.


• Downside: Boring. Not running.


• What I'm most proud of: That I stuck with it in the idea that I'm building base training.


• What I would do differently: Double-check my HR monitor to make sure it's working properly. I'm not sure if that's good or bad it says I'm 165-175 bpm whenever I'm running.

Overall

So, I keep reading about this thing called base training and that's where you're supposed to work on your aerobic range. I'm thinking, "Cool! I get to exercise at an easy pace and stay within my range and build up to be better and stronger next season." Sounds simple enough. It is. Too simple, if you ask me. I really can't get too excited about walking. :( An MP3 player may be a neccessity.